Tag Archives: California

Keeping Up with Ms. Yoga

Posted on September 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I have never asked her, but I am sure that Ms. Yoga must have been voted “Miss Popular” in high school. When she is in town, there is just a whirl-wind of activity and she attempts to see everyone on … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Butter, California, Chardonnay, Clarksburg, JaM Cellars, Leelanau Cellars, Leelanau Peninsula, Mendocino County, Merlot, Michigan, Santa Barbara County | Leave a comment

A Nice Dinner in Wyandotte

Posted on September 7, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Every now and then the Gods look down on us mere mortals and smile. Sometimes with busy work schedules and time constraints, it is not always easy to meet and have dinner, without a lot of extra driving around; and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, France, Gamay, Geyser Peak Winery, Groslot, Loire Valley, Riesling, Rose D'Anjou, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvion, Viognier | Leave a comment

Crystal Mountain

Posted on August 26, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Crystal Mountain is a resort in the northwest corner of the lower peninsula of Michigan and it is a year- round facility. It is not far from Traverse City and is a major ski resort in the winter and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | 2 Comments

Villa Marine Bar

Posted on August 24, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While we were up in the wine country, we took a side excursion to another village that we have been to before. We went to Frankfort, Michigan which sits on the Betsy Bay. There is quite a marina just off … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged California, Caves de Cerca, Central Coast, Famega, Four Vines, Naked, Portugal, Rose, Santa Barbara County, Tinta Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca | 1 Comment

A Cab and a Petite Sirah

Posted on August 10, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I am sure that most people must think that I am really strange, there I am at a wine tasting and I keep my glassful of wine, until they empty a bottle and then I take the bottle and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Elevation, Heritance, Howell Mountain, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Park Muscatine Vineyard, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Retro Cellars, Rutherford, St. Helena, Syrah, Yountville | 2 Comments

Two Red Blends

Posted on August 8, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had left the house earlier than normal to go to the wine tasting and I snagged the last chair at the bar. It was another evening there of a social media social night and was the placed packed. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apriori, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Malbec, Merlot, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Rhinefarm, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Was this a Chard?

Posted on August 4, 2017 by thewineraconteur

After leaving the bar we all slowly ambled off to the private dining room for the evening. There would be awards to be given for the assorted golf achievements. There would special accolades for the guest speakers and a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, La Terre Wines | Leave a comment

Another Great Chardonnay

Posted on August 2, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Here we were in Bay City for a board meeting and after the lunch break, people went on their ways for the afternoon. There was a small golf tournament for the members that is highly popular, but I haven’t golfed … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cakebread Cellars, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson, Mendocino County, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County | 2 Comments

An Enjoyable Chard

Posted on July 31, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We finally left Marquette and had to drive to Bay City, Michigan to attend a board meeting. Bay City has had its ups and downs over the years, but they definitely seem to be on the rise and that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Conundrum, E&J Gallo, Laguna Ranch Vineyard, Monterey County, Muscat Canelli, Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Santa Barbara County, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tulare County, Viognier, Wagner Family of Wine | Leave a comment

Iron Bay Restaurant

Posted on July 27, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Marquette, Michigan we were trying to find out about some restaurants that we haven’t tried and we were walking around the downtown area. There was a restaurant that we had enjoyed called L’Attitudes, but it had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cline Family Cellars, Coteaux du Verdon, Domaine de Valmoissine, France, IGP Var, Louis Latour, North Coast, Pinot Noir, Viognier | 1 Comment